R&D Technician
Chicago, IL
Sports Technology
Posted/Updated: 08/20/19
Job Summary
Overview Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. And these are the qualities that our global team embodies every day as we pursue one shared bold mission: to ignite the true potential in every athlete. We know that great people are what makes our brand great. We know that teams who bring a variety of skill sets, experiences and perspectives to challenge the status quo and create game-changing product means we are doing right by the athletes and coaches we serve. And that’s why we work with each member of our team to help them dream, discover, grow and realize their own full potential. Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players is no small task. We are continually looking to add hard-working, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference —and who love to help others win. Join us. What You’ll Do In response to our growing needs, we are excited to announce the creation of a new position at our Wilson Labs Innovation Center. The R&D Tech will play an integral role in upping our game in development world class products. This is an extremely hands-on position with a heavy emphasis in the molding/assembly, preparation, and testing of various forms of samples, prototypes, and competitor products. What We Are Looking For . . . . . an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, is eager to learn and understand the design & manufacturing of sports equipment, has great manual dexterity, and can work independently as well as be a team player. A passion for sports and/or previous playing experience is also a plus! Other qualifications include: • An Associate’s Degree in a Technology field (preferred), OR a minimum 3 years of strong relevant work experience in an engineering environment • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Word) What We’ll Provide The Wilson global headquarters is located in the vibrant, sports-centric city of Chicago with first-class access to a burgeoning creative, innovative, energetic and active professional community. This role will be based at our WLabs Innovation Center near O’Hare. We offer an open, collaborative, high tech work environment with best in class amenities and perks, including: • Medical, dental and vision • Pre-tax transit discounts • 401(k) with company match • Life insurance • Paid maternity/paternity leave • Professional development opportunities • Volunteering programs • Team building outings • Discounts on Wilson and Amer Sports products • Smart casual dress (yes, jeans every day!) • Summer hours • Company-sponsored sports leagues/teams • Fun, active company outings around major sports events Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.
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